Ali Funeka
- January 6, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ali Funeka |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 28, 1978(1978-03-28) |
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | East London |
| Country | South Africa |
| Birth City | East London |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Ali Funeka Biography
| Name | Ali Funeka |
| Birthday | Mar 28 |
| Birth Year | 1978 |
| Place Of Birth | East London |
| Home Town | East London |
| Birth Country | South Africa |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Ali Funeka is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on March 28, 1978 in East London, East London, South Africa. Ali Mziyanda Funeka (born 28 March 1978) is a South African professional boxer. He held the IBO welterweight world title from 2014 to 2015, previously challenged three times for a lightweight world title between 2009–2010, and held the South African super featherweight title between 2004–2006 and in 2014.
On 19 November 2011, Funeka defeated Zolani Marali by split decision to capture the vacant WBF light-welterweight title in Johannesburg. The two met in a rematch the following year, on 8 December 2012, where Marali defeated Funeka by unanimous decision to win the WBF title.
On 10 December 2015, Funeka faced Australian Jeff Horn for the WBO Inter- Continental welterweight title in Auckland, New Zealand. He lost by technical knockout in the sixth round. The bout was a title eliminator for WBO world title held by Manny Pacquiao.
In 2010, Funeka fought Guzman for the same vacant title of their previous encounter. Because Guzman was 9 pounds above the lightweight limit, the title became only on line for Funeka. During the fight, the South African experienced a knockdown as well as being outpointed by Guzman who prevailed by majority decision. In the post-fight drug test, Funeka tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic banned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). To salvage him, Funeka’s manager said the diuretic taken was given by a doctor who told them that it was not a banned substance. Nevertheless, the NSAC sentenced Funeka to a 9-month suspension as well making him pay a fine of $35,000. Funeka also had to return the bonus money he earned from Guzman’s “overweight” penalty.
Ali Funeka Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ali Funeka is one of the richest Boxer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ali Funeka 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Funeka turned pro in 1995 at the 112 pound weight class. After moving up in weight and fighting mostly journeymen, he stepped up in class to challenge Mzonke Fana for the South African super featherweight title in 2002. Although he knocked Fana down in the 1st, Funeka lost a decision. After winning several regional titles, Funeka rose to fame with an upset knockout win over Zahir Raheem in an IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator in 2008.
Later in 2009, he challenged Joan Guzmán for the vacant IBF lightweight world title but the fight was ruled a draw, although many felt Funeka had won.
On 15 November 2014, Funeka defeated Russian-German boxer Roman Belaev in a controversial technical decision for the vacant IBO welterweight world title. The fight was stopped due to a cut above Belaev’s right eye, with the judges scoring the bout 104-105 , 104-105 and 109-100 in favor of Funeka.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Ali Funeka height 6 ft 1 in Ali weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ali Funeka Dating?
According to our records, Ali Funeka is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ali Funeka’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ali Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Ali Funeka celebrates birthday on March 28 of every year.